Beckham County, OK - Obits: William Dow Hill, 1921
28 Mar 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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HILL, WILLIAM DOW
(13 Oct 1921, Elk City News, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
WILLIAM DOW HILL GIVEN MILITARY FUNERAL.
A large crowd was present in Strong City (Roger Mills County) Thursday
afternoon when the remains of William Dow Hill were laid to rest in the
cemetery of that city.  The American Legion had charge of the services. 
Rev. C. M. Oursler, pastor of the Methodist church in Cheyenne preached
the funeral sermon.
William Dow Hill was born in Palo County, Texas, May 23, 1890.  At the
time of his enlistment he was employed in the Girdner mercantile company
of Strong City.  He was a young man who stood high in his community and
gladly gave his life for the cause of his country.  He was killed in
action in France October 23, 1918, at the age of 28 years.  He leaves a
father, mother, one brother and three sisters to mourn his loss.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere appreciation to the American Legion boys
and the many other kind friends who took part in the funeral of our son
and brother, William Dow Hill.
C. E. Hill and family.

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